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peplum
noun pep·lum \ˈpe-pləm\
Definition of PEPLUM
: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
— pep·lumed \-pləmd\ adjective
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Origin of PEPLUM
Latin, from Greek peplon peplos
First Known Use: 1866
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